Petition · past parliament

Introduce random drink & drug testing to both Houses or Parliament MP & Lords

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Recently Parliament has been under greater scrutiny than ever before, it is my belief that the elected representatives of the UK, the Lords and their advisors be subject to the same Drink/Drug laws applied in all other work places. Positive tests should result in instant dismissal.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and House of Commons aren't responsible for removing MPs from office. That is a decision for the electorate.

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Timeline

30 Jan 2019 Petition opened for signatures
5 Feb 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Feb 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.